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International energy giants are a source of many “in-sourced” jobs in Texas.

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You’ve seen lots of press coverage of “out-sourcing”  which is what happens when U.S. companies send American jobs overseas. But what about “in-sourcing”?

A new study by the Organization for International Investment ranked all 50 states for “in-sourcing”  that is, the number of jobs provided by U.S. subsidiaries of global companies. Overall, “in-sourced” jobs account for nearly 5 percent of the private sector workforce and Texas ranks second among all states with 439,400 “in-sourced” jobs.

Number One? California, at 594,100. Last is Montana with a mere 7,200.

Nancy McLernon, president and CEO of the Organization for International Investment, say “in-sourced” jobs are significant because they pay workers an average of 33 percent more than all U.S. companies.

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Texas Tips

Every morning, we offer Texas news you may not have heard and insights from the Washington bureau staff.

★ ARE ‘FAST BOATS’ COMING TO THE RIO GRANDE? Yes, if Rep. John Carter, R-Round Rock has anything to say about it. Speaking to state legislators in Austin, Carter said that “the navigable waters of the Rio Grande could be better secured against violent drug cartels and human smugglers by a beefed-up deployment of Coast Guard patrol boats,” according to Texas Insider. “These waters are key to securing our borders against the spillover of drug cartel violence,” Carter said. More>>>

GEORGE H.W. BUSH‘S MAGIC TOUCH REACHES JAPAN. Not only did Monday night’s DC gala honoring Bush raised $30 million for his beloved Points of Light Institute, but the institute’s efforts have helped raise more than $1.4 million for Japanese relief efforts. The Japanese ambassador to the United States thanked Bush specifically and Americans in general for their kindness following the 3/11 earthquake and tsunami.

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Sen. Rand Paul: One way or another, we may have a Paul running for president in 2012.

PAUL FOR PRESIDENT? A Rand Paul adviser says there is more than a “50/50 chance there will be a Paul” in the 2012 presidential race. Which one? Read on… CBS News>>>

★ PRESIDENT PAUL. RAND PAUL, THAT IS. The freshman senator from Kentucky (and son of 2008 presidential candidate Ron Paul) just visited South Carolina. He also has trips planned to New Hampshire and Iowa  the first states to pick Republican presidential delegates in 2012.

★ THE COMING SHOWDOWN. Rep. Michael Burgess, R-Lewisville, said at an event sponsored by the Heritage Foundation that House Republicans are girding for a real spending showdown. According to CQ.com, Burgess said House Speaker John Boehner “has assured him that there will be no more short-term continuing resolutions and that the next budget bill will set funding for the rest of the 2011 fiscal year.” Burgess: “It is their job to get us ready because it’s a fight we have to have.” More>>>

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TxPotomac lets you know what stories to look out for throughout the day  and the rest of the week.

On Deck: Today

★ The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services holds a meeting of its advisory committee looking into health Information Technology issues at 1 p.m. CDT. For instructions on how to listen via telephone or Web visit http://healthit.hhs.gov.

★ The Pew Environment Group holds a panel discussion on “The Economic Impact of Energy Investments” at 4 p.m. EDT at the Pew Charitable Trusts, 901 E St. NW in Washington.

On Deck: The rest of the week

★ Thursday. The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy and Power holds a field hearing in Houston at 9:30 a.m. CDT. The hearing is to focus on the Environmental Protection Agency’s greenhouse gas regulation and the effects on jobs, energy prices and Texas’ economy. The hearing will take place at the Garrett-Townes Auditorium at the South Texas College of Law, 1303 San Jacinto St.

★ Thursday. Former Housing Secretary Henry Cisneros will join economists and home builders at the Newseum in Washington to discuss the state of U.S. housing. Cisneros, a former San Antonio mayor, will be on a panel with Jerry Howard, president of the National Association of Home Builders, and Shanna Smith, president of the National Fair Housing Alliance.

★ Rep. Kevin Brady, R-The Woodlands, is keynoting the Magnolia Chamber of Commerce Luncheon on Thursday. On Friday, he’s speaking to the Woodville/Tyler County Chamber, the Livingston/Polk County Chamber and the Jasper Lions Club.